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Sustaining Singapore as the cruise hub of South-East Asia
Author
Chong, Eli Lo Han
Supervisor
Wong, Shuang Yann
Abstract
There has been increasing recognition of cruise tourism worldwide, not only as the fastest growing segment of international tourism and travel industry beyond 2000 but also as an important tourism development in island-states. 'This exercise is a modest effort in examining the development of this industry. It explores some of the more interesting issues such as significance of the cruise industry world wide and how it has evolved to its present state.
In SEA, Singapore has developed this industry earlier than its neighbours. Singapore's geo-strategic location and reputed marine establishments have further established it as the region's cruise hub. An attempt !las been made to piece together facts relevant to the early history and development of its cruise industry. It includes areas such as the nature, changes and growth of its cruise industry over time. The Tourism 21 Plan by STPB (1996) has given its thrust on cultivating this sector as an alternative to land-based tourism in Singapore.
Nevertheless, owing to increasing competition from neighbouring countries for a larger share of the cruise market, SEA countries are now in the process of developing their port facilities. How this development complement or affect Singapore's cruise hub are addressed. The ongoing strategies to maintain Singapore comparative advantages are further examined. In addition, problems and constraints that might hinder the growth of Singapore's cruise industry are also highlighted. The exercise concludes with a discussion on the interviews with local cruise specialists. It is an important area that offers an in depth view on the future sustainability of Singapore as the cruise hub of SEA.
In SEA, Singapore has developed this industry earlier than its neighbours. Singapore's geo-strategic location and reputed marine establishments have further established it as the region's cruise hub. An attempt !las been made to piece together facts relevant to the early history and development of its cruise industry. It includes areas such as the nature, changes and growth of its cruise industry over time. The Tourism 21 Plan by STPB (1996) has given its thrust on cultivating this sector as an alternative to land-based tourism in Singapore.
Nevertheless, owing to increasing competition from neighbouring countries for a larger share of the cruise market, SEA countries are now in the process of developing their port facilities. How this development complement or affect Singapore's cruise hub are addressed. The ongoing strategies to maintain Singapore comparative advantages are further examined. In addition, problems and constraints that might hinder the growth of Singapore's cruise industry are also highlighted. The exercise concludes with a discussion on the interviews with local cruise specialists. It is an important area that offers an in depth view on the future sustainability of Singapore as the cruise hub of SEA.
Date Issued
1997
Call Number
G155.S5 Cho
Date Submitted
1997